ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hr postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive sleepiness could indicate a neurological complication or oversedation, making it the priority to report.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a blood glucose test. After performing hand hygiene and donning gloves, in which order should the nurse perform the following actions to obtain a capillary blood sample?
Correct Answer: E,C,A,D,B
Rationale: The sequence is: cleanse (E), allow to dry (
C), pierce (
A), squeeze (
D), apply blood (
B) for accurate testing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat and cholesterol in the diet with a client who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting meat to 3 oz portions reduces saturated fat and cholesterol intake, aiding atherosclerosis management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about nutritional choices with a client who is postoperative following bariatric surgery. To reduce the client's risk of dumping syndrome, which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lying down after eating slows gastric emptying, reducing the risk of dumping syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with discharge teaching for a client who requires oropharyngeal suctioning at home. The nurse should ensure that which of the following equipment is available for use at home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Yankauer catheter is essential for effective oropharyngeal suctioning at home.